What's open and what's not among Hyde Park businesses and services during virus crisis

Although the city is promising a loosening of restrictions next weekend, your local Hyde Park businesses still need your support for now.

The University of Chicago's 53rd Street Blog is sharing its compilation of local shops and restaurants' business operations during the coronavirus pandemic. The Herald will collaborate with the U. of C. to keep the list as up-to-date as possible. We will respond as quickly as possible when restrictions are eased.

As long as the Covid-19 crisis continues the Herald will post the list daily to guarantee it is easily accessible and publish it in the print edition.

"This is a pandemic that no one community is immune to, and we must listen to our state and local health care leaders and providers to help protect ourselves and those around us," Tarver said in a statement. "By following guidelines set by state and federal agencies, we can help slow the spread of this diseases and give health providers the critical time and adequate resources they need to address this situation."

"By taking reasonable measures, we can make a difference in helping to slow and ultimately end this pandemic. I will continue to be in contact with IDPH and our state officials to work with them to make sure that our community has the proper resources and information during these difficult circumstances."

Tarver represents Kenwood east of Woodlawn Avenue and Hyde Park west of Ellis Avenue.

State Rep. Kambium Bucker (D-26th), who represents the rest of Hyde Park-Kenwood, has cancelled his community events through early April and closed his district office to the public, though staff can be reached at 773-924-1775 and buckner@illinois26.com.

"In order to beat the coronavirus pandemic and protect the public health of our community, we must all do our part to support social distancing efforts," Buckner said in a statement.

"In order to flatten the curve and support our community members working hard in the medical field, we must all work together to control the spread of the coronavirus," he continued. "I encourage everyone to adhere to the guidelines set by medical experts during this time to help protect the public’s health and well-being."

Ald. Leslie Hairston's (5th) office is closed: "The office will operate remotely and staff members will still be available by phone and email during normal business hours until further notice," she said in a statement. Voicemail can be left at 773-324-5555.

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